THE DAVID BOURKE
Results
KING OF THE CASTLE (6) comes down from Sydney and ready to peak third-up, solid in the Luskin Star at Scone first-up before a closing third at Randwick over 1300m. Sets up nicely going to the mile from a middle draw and will be very hard to hold out. MUNHAMEK (1) atoned for a luckless run two back with a strong win in the Swan Hill Cup last start. Always a strong chance at this level and will be hard to beat again. ASCENSION (5) was behind Munhamek at Swan Hill but not beaten far and should be thereabouts. WINDSTORM (8) steps up to a mile for the first time in his career. He's been good in two runs for the new camp and certainly has the talent. SIBAAQ (4) can improve back in trip.
Visit TAB.COM.AUKING OF THE CASTLE (6) comes down from Sydney and ready to peak third-up, solid in the Luskin Star at Scone first-up before a closing third at Randwick over 1300m. Sets up nicely going to the mile from a middle draw and will be very hard to hold out. MUNHAMEK (1) atoned for a luckless run two back with a strong win in the Swan Hill Cup last start. Always a strong chance at this level and will be hard to beat again. ASCENSION (5) was behind Munhamek at Swan Hill but not beaten far and should be thereabouts. WINDSTORM (8) steps up to a mile for the first time in his career. He's been good in two runs for the new camp and certainly has the talent. SIBAAQ (4) can improve back in trip.
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Group 3 winner. Useful type. Most recently favourite; won by 1.0 len at Swan Hill Sw H Cup June 9 over 1600m defeating Ascension carrying 61kg at $3.30. The run before that 5th of 11 at Caulfield Bm100 on June 1 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Dashing with 61kg at $14. Good win last time and will take beating again.
Group 3 winner. Useful type. Most recently 8th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm100 on May 25 over 1400m, 5 len behind Nicolini Vito carrying 59kg at $8.50. The run before that 4th of 10 at Caulfield Bm100 on May 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Shock 'Em Ova carrying 59kg at $4.50. Chance with the aid of an inside barrier.
Group 3 winner. Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 23 at this track in the G1 Melb Cup November 7 over 3200m, 5.5 len behind Without A Fight carrying 50kg at $41. When resuming last campaign third of 12 at Moonee Valley Bm100 July 29 over 1600m, soft track; 2 len behind The Summit with 56.5kg at $21. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
Useful type. Most recently didn't do much in the run home; 7th of 11 at Randwick in the LR Mayors Cup on June 8 over 2000m, in the wet; 8 len behind Eliyass with 56.5kg at $7. The start before that 4th of 16 at Scone in the LR Scone Cup on May 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Sky Lab carrying 56.5kg at $12. This suits better.
Useful gelding. At the latest run 2nd of 13 at Swan Hill Sw H Cup on June 9 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Munhamek with 57kg at $7. The start before that 7th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm100 on May 25 over 1400m, 5 len behind Nicolini Vito carrying 57.5kg at $9.50. In the money at the latest appearance and is among the chances.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up eased back early on 8th of 16 at Scone in the LR Luskinstar on May 18 over 1300m, slow going 2.5 len behind Coastwatch with 53.5kg at $41. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Randwick Bm94 on June 8 over 1300m, on heavy track; 0.5 len behind Excelladus with 59.5kg at $17. Should be near his top.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 10 at Caulfield Bm100 on May 11 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Shock 'Em Ova carrying 56.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell ran last of 11 at Caulfield Bm100 on June 1 over 1600m, 6 len behind Dashing with 56.5kg at $21. Can improve. Not the worst.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran on from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm100 on May 25 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Nicolini Vito carrying 56kg at $16. Second-up 7th of 15 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on June 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Gentleman Roy carrying 56kg at $6. Can improve. Chance.
Group 2 placegetter. Most recently from last on the turn 8th of 11 at Caulfield Bm100 on June 1 over 1600m, 2 len behind Dashing with 55kg at $26. The start before that 9th of 16 at this track Bm100 on May 18 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Milford carrying 56kg at $26. Not far away last time but hard to have in this contest.
Last start eased back early on 9th of 13 at this track Bm84 on June 8 over 1400m, 4 len behind Georgie Get Mad with 59kg at $12. The run before that 8th of 15 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on May 25 over 1400m, 3 len behind Le Ferrari carrying 59.5kg at $17. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last start 4th of 13 at Swan Hill Sw H Cup on June 9 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Munhamek with 54kg at $21. The race before that got back early 10th of 15 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on May 25 over 1400m, 4 len behind Le Ferrari with 56kg at $26. Prepared to overlook against this line-up.
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Wangaratta Hcp March 2 over 2000m, 4 len behind Toogoodfortoorak with 54.5kg at $9. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at Bendigo Bm64 September 27 over 1500m, 6 len behind Fly Lie with 60.5kg at $26. Faces a tough essay.